Acer Aspire One A110-A 0.5GB 8GB reviews: Laptop computer

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+ This laptop scores high on size and weight. - It scores poorly on battery life.

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Acer Aspire One A110-A 0.5GB 8GB with Single Core Processor, 0.5GB of Memory and on Linux. 3 hours of battery See full product description

Battery life	6.6
Design	8.6
Size and weight	9.0
Performance	7.9
Value for money	8.8
Overall rating	8.3

Some customer reviews of Acer Aspire One A110-A 0.5GB 8GB

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James, Ireland General home user

Score 1.0/10

Good points:: Reviewer left no comment
Bad points:: Never buy an Acer, broke within 3 months and Acer took 7 months to send it back to us after the repair, it broke 3 weeks later.

Battery life	1.0
Design	1.0
Size and weight	1.0
Performance	1.0
Value for money	1.0
Overall rating	1.0

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Confirmed purchase: 26 May 2009

Neil, St Albans General home user

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Fast and small
Bad points:: Nothing

Battery life	9.0
Design	10.0
Size and weight	10.0
Performance	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 24 Sep 2009

Sara, Bury St Edmunds

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Its really compact and light
Bad points:: The screen could be a little larger

Battery life	8.0
Design	8.0
Size and weight	9.0
Performance	8.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 09 Oct 2009

Confirmed purchaser General home user

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: small light, durable, great price, good for kids, difficult to break
Bad points:: Linux OS lacks some functionality and user friendliness.

Battery life	8.0
Design	9.0
Size and weight	9.0
Performance	6.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 08 Sep 2009

Confirmed purchaser

Score 7.0/10

Good points:: Size, weight, fast start and quit.
Bad points:: Limited operating system & VERY POOR DOCUMENTATION.

Battery life	9.0
Design	6.0
Size and weight	8.0
Performance	5.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	7.0

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Confirmed purchase: 06 Oct 2009

tony , waterford General home user

Score 6.0/10

Good points:: nice compact machine ideal for kids
Bad points:: memory 2 small

Battery life	5.0
Design	5.0
Size and weight	7.0
Performance	7.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	6.0

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Confirmed purchase: 05 Oct 2009

Confirmed purchaser General home user

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: good screen- bright even on minimum settings, good colours
nice design
2x memory card readers
Bad points:: to add RAM you have to tear the whole laptop apart
a bit anoying,laud fan but it's not too bad
the laptop could be more solid...

Battery life	7.0
Design	8.0
Size and weight	10.0
Performance	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 01 Oct 2009

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Product Features

Screen size (Inches)	8.9
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Operating system	Linux
Software on which the device runs
RAM in GB	0.5

Number of Cores	Single
Computer processors are made up of 1 or more cores. Having multiple cores allows the computer to run two or more processes at once, improving multi-tasking and speeding things up.
Hard disk capacity (Gigabytes)	8
Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
Screen Resolution (pixels)	1024x600 (WSVGA)
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Processor Brand	Intel
There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
Processor	ATOM
This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
Processor Number	N270
This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
Processor Speed in MHz	1600
The processor is the driving force of your personal computer. The higher the number in Megahertz or Mhz the faster your computer will run. Don’t forget that other factors such as the number of cores will have an effect on speed.
USB port	3
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Integrated Webcam	Yes
A webcam is a small, in-built camera that allows you to record video to upload to popular sites like Youtube or have video chats with friends on Instant Messaging services.
WiFi	Yes
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
3G	No
3G allows mobile phones and mobile dongles to achieve broadband speeds similar to that of home broadband. This allows users to browse the internet, email and download files and video whilst on the move.
Fingerprint Access	No
Fingerprint access offers you an extra layer of security on your computer and is essential for any budding secret agent.
Remote control	No
DVD Writer	No
DVD Writers can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.
DVD Drive	No
CD Rom	No
Blu-ray Drive	No
VGA Port	Yes
VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. The VGA socket is used for connecting a monitor or TV to your computer. If you want to use an external monitor, TV or projector on your laptop make sure it has a VGA or DVI socket. VGA is also sometimes referred to as D-sub.
DVI Port	No
DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface. Like VGA, DVI is used to connect laptops, desktops and other devices to HD TVs or monitors. You can buy a small adaptor to convert your digital DVI socket to an analogue VGA socket for use with older monitors if needed.
Card Reader	Yes
A memory card reader allows you to connect various types of card such as SD Cards, MMC Cards or Compact Flash Cards to your laptop or desktop computer. Memory Card Readers are extremely useful for photographers as it allows you to quickly transfer your snaps from camera to machine meaning you can have them uploaded to your favourite website or printed out in a matter of minutes.
Battery Life in Hours	3
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Weight (kg)	1

Brand of Graphic Chip	Intel
Graphics cards in desktop computers and graphics chips in laptops are manufactured by 3 main companies: Intel, ATI and nVidia. If you want to play modern games aim for an ATI or nVidia card or chip. Intel cards and chips work perfectly for general laptop use, video playback and older computer games.
Graphic Card or Chip	GMA 950
This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
Firewire	No
TV Output	No
Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Dimensions (mm)	249x29x170
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Aspect Ratio	16:10
Video Editing Card	No
Hard Drive Type	Hard Disk Drive

TV Card	No
Release date	39744
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: Acer Aspire ONE A110-AB -

Laptop Buyers Guide

Manufacturer's Description

Acer redefines mobile connectivity with Aspire one, the revolutionary netbook packed with fun and powerful computing features in a diminutive 8.9" form factor.

SmartStart in just 15 seconds

From the moment you switch it on, the Aspire one is ready to go in just 15 seconds (with Linpus Linux Lite version). That’s what we call a smart start. Once on, the interface is pure simplicity: a home screen divided into four areas that contain all the applications you need to stay connected, work, play, and organize your life on the road. And as your Aspire one is as unique as the way you use it, you can customize the applications on the home screen so that it’s just right for you. Fast, simple and indescribably chic. That’s your new life with the Aspire one.

Vision: One idea

How big is perfection? How small is ideal?
The Aspire one has an 8.9 CrystalBrite LED backlit LCD with 1024×600 resolution and an integrated CrystalEye webcam that offers just the right balance between easy-toread clarity and easy-to-use functionality. You could almost call it the perfect fit.

Power: One energy

Power comes in many forms. Often the smallest is the most powerful. The Aspire one comes with the Intel Atom processor, built with the world’s smallest transistors and designed specifically for low power consumption while delivering the power and performance you need for full online freedom.

Style: One look

Your style is your signature. It is your identity, your personality your calling card. Your style tells the world who you are and how you live your life, both online and off. It is all you need to be yourself. Your style comes in different colours, each with its own individual character. So does the Aspire one.

Feeling: One freedom

Smaller than an average diary and weighing less than 1 kilo (models with NAND flash module), the Aspire one puts freedom in the palm of your hands. Freedom to use WiFi, WiMAX and 3G Networks* to explore new ways to connect, communicate and interact with the world you care about. Freedom to go beyond ultra-mobility. Freedom to be yourself anywhere you want to.

depending on network readiness)

Experience: One control

The Aspire one has one of the most intuitive interfaces out there that takes just seconds to learn, and smart software that keeps you productive, entertained and connected all the time. Why? Because your online world is a very personal place that changes every time you connect but remains familiar because it’s a world you create. One interface, a whole world to discover. Why do it any differently?